Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Specific detail of information handling portion of system – Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Hindi, Nabil (Department: 2655)
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Specific detail of information handling portion of system
Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027380
ABSTRACT:
A storage device and a storage system employing the storage device. In one embodiment, the storage devices include an electron emitter and a storage medium in close proximity to the electron emitter. The storage medium includes a phase change material. A read signal detector capable of detecting light is provided in communication with the storage medium.
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